Reid Hoffman Urges Silicon Valley To Speak Out Against Trump's Policies: 'We Can't Bend The Knee'

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has called on Silicon Valley leaders to take a stand against the Trump administration’s policies.In a recent opinion piece published in The San Francisco Standard, Hoffman criticized the tech industry for its silence on the administration's actions, highlighting recent events in Minneapolis where federal immigration agents killed two U.S. citizens and terrorized thousands more.‘At Least Six Deaths’ in ICE Custody This Year AloneThe Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur stressed that these events are not isolated, noting that at least six people have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in 2026, following at least 30 deaths in 2025.According to Hoffman, these are the results of Trump's second term, and the American public does not support this performative brutality.He also urged Silicon Valley leaders to speak out against these actions and the policies behind them, saying that the America they cherish will only withstand the current authoritarian push if enough people, particularly those in positions of leadership and influence, choose to oppose it.Hoffman Says ‘Can’t Bend The Knee To Trump’Sharing the article in an X post, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com